Chemist

kdc/one, Groveport; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC/ONE Groveport is seeking a Quality Control Chemist to ensure ingredients, blends, and finished products meet strict quality standards. This full-time role requires hands-on lab work with raw materials, in-process batches, and packaged goods, using QA methods.

You will operate GC, HPLC, FTIR, prepare reagents, issue CofAs, release products in SAP, and support OOS investigations, while maintaining calibration and lab documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry or a related science preferred.
• 3+ years in manufacturing or quality lab required.
• 2+ years training others in lab procedures preferred.
• Expertise in FDA GMPs, aseptic sampling, OSHA requirements, and SAP.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs and multitask in a fast-paced, compliance-driven setting.
• Comfortable working with chemicals and lab equipment and can distinguish colors and odors during testing.

Responsibilities

• Sample and inspect incoming raw materials from chemical tankers and palletized deliveries.
• Run lab tests on RO water, in-process batches, finished bulk, and packaged goods.
• Operate equipment like GC, HPLC, and FTIR to analyze product composition.
• Prepare reagents, run standardizations, and complete CofA certificates.
• Release product in SAP once quality thresholds are confirmed.
• Support OOS investigations and retesting as needed.
• Recommend batch adjustments to stay within spec and keep quality.
• Maintain equipment calibrations and lab cleanliness.
• Write and update SOPs and lab documentation for continuous improvement.
• Protect sensitive data like customer trials, formulas, and proprietary info.
• Collaborate with compounding, production, and QA teams daily.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

SOP adherence

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry or related science

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

HPLC

GC

FTIR

Job description

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Quality Control Chemist

Location: Kdc/one Groveport | Full-Time Opportunity

At Kdc/one, our Quality Control Chemists make sure every ingredient, bulk blend, and packaged product meets the standards our customers expect.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Sample and inspect incoming raw materials from chemical tankers and palletized deliveries
• Run lab tests on RO water, in-process batches, finished bulk, and packaged goods
• Operate equipment like GC, HPLC, and FTIR to analyze product composition
• Prepare reagents, run standardizations, and complete Certificates of Analysis (CofA)
• Release product in SAP once quality thresholds are confirmed
• Support Out of Spec (OOS) investigations and retesting as needed
• Recommend batch adjustments to stay within spec and keep quality fresh
• Maintain equipment calibrations and lab cleanliness
• Write and update SOPs and lab documentation for continuous improvement
• Protect sensitive data like customer trials, formulas, and proprietary info are safe with you
• Collaborate with compounding, production, and QA teams daily

What We Need from You

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related science strongly preferred
• 3+ years in manufacturing or quality lab experience required
• 2+ years training others in lab procedures preferred
• Expertise in FDA GMPs, aseptic sampling, OSHA requirements, and SAP
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and data analysis skills
• Ability to follow SOPs and multitask in a fast-paced, compliance-driven setting
• Comfortable working with chemicals and lab equipment and can distinguish colors and odors during testing

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.